Friday, March 16, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest
and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research
and education in cancer. We are currently looking for a Part Time Content
Management Assistant to join Medical Library.

As a Content
Management Assistant you are responsible for collecting, analyzing and
generating usage statistics, as well as ensuring a valid return on investment
for content purchased. In addition, you are accountable for establishing
systems for managing paper-based and electronic resources, including journal
check-in and claiming, invoice processing, ordering books, copy cataloging, and
routine eResource maintenance. Crucial to your success will be your ability to
provide support for library technical services, acquisitions, classification
and circulation. This is an essential role and required for effective content
management.

Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS degree) or current
enrollment as a MLS student required. 1-2 years of administrative support
experience in a related field, knowledge of computers and information retrieval
systems a must. 1-2 years of specialized experience in library content
management activities and experience with library systems such as Innovative
Millennium, and online research databases such as PubMed, WorldCat, etc.
preferred. Additionally, an understanding of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
(AACR), intermediate experience with MS Excel/Access, familiarity with Science/Technology/Medicine
(STM) Information resources and experience working in a medical library setting
are a plus.

The NY Chapter appreciates and recognizes the above listed recruiters who specialize in placements in information-related fields.

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